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Join us on a trip to Santa Cruz in the Galapagos in December 2024, where you can experience a variety of unique adventures on our 77 distinct tours and cruises. From bird watching at North Seymour to snorkeling and kayaking across Tintoreras, these expeditions offer a seamless blend of wildlife viewing, hiking, and whale watching. With activities like hiking near Sierra Negra volcano and exploring the Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of the region's natural wonders. Delve deeper into the Galapagos' rich biodiversity with a visit to Moreno Point and witness the incredible efforts at the breeding center to protect giant tortoises. These tours are crafted to offer a relaxed and unforgettable experience, starting at $2,137 to $255,438. To embark on a journey that immerses you in the magical world of the Galapagos Islands, reach out to our specialists.
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Floreana Island
$2,692
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Southeast Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Visit beautiful coral sand beaches
  • Snorkel among green sea turtles
  • Admire different kinds of birds
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Enjoy the highlights of San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, and Santa Cruz islands on this incredible 5-day adventure. There is an endless list of activities to make this an unforgettable trip including snorkeling, roaming volcanic landscapes, and observing the riveting native wildlife. Be …
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Genovesa - El Barranco/Prince Phillip's Steps - Nazca Boobies
$4,795
Savings
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Eastern & Central Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat
  • Discover Galapagos
  • Enjoy Tijeretas Hill landscapes
  • Visit Gardner Bay sandy beach
  • Observe Punta Cormorant's wildlife
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal / Baltra
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Sail the islands of the Galapagos aboard M/Y Monserrat. Explore an abundance of natural wildlife and breathtaking landscapes on this 7-day cruise. Visit the islands´ largest colony of magnificent frigate birds, discover a marvelous underwater world, land on a white sand beach, and learn about …
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Wildlife in the Galapagos
$10,250
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Volcanic Wonders

Northern & Western Route - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve
  • Cruise around Kicker Rock
  • Hike up Prince Philip's Steps
  • Observe Galapagos flora and fauna
  • Snorkel or stand up paddle board
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
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Enjoy this 8-day cruise through the western islands of the Galapagos on the M/V Origin. Highlights of the west include beautiful Santa Cruz, wildlife-rich Isabela, cliff-laden Fernandina, and the amazing black beaches of Santiago. The wildlife here is abundant and the landscape is stunning to …
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Pinnacle rock on Bartolome
$9,990
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Western & Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Elite
  • Visit the beautiful Junco Lagoon
  • Bird watching at North Seymour
  • Snorkel & Kayak across Tintoreras
  • Discover Sierra Negra volcano
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Interpretation Center
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Discover the Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center, where two species of giant tortoise are bred to increase the population of these incredible animals, plays an essential role in protecting the future of the Galapagos. Explore Moreno point and walk along one of the trails soon reveals a multitude of …
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Bonita Galapagos Yatch
$60,800
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Bonita

7 Day Itinerary aboard Bonita
  • Discover Dragon Hill
  • Visit Espumilla Beach
  • See unique wildlife at Vicente Roce
  • Hike across Urbina Bay
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Los Gemelos (Twin Craters)
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
This incredible 7-day private cruise gives the entire family a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experience. Enjoy the opportunity to explore the western islands of the archipelago as a naturalist guide reveals to you its magical secrets. Wonder at ancient tortoises, snorkel with sea lions, and kayak …
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The Grace
$180,600
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Private Charter - Beyond Darwin's Footsteps Aboard Grace

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grace
  • Cruise around Kicker Rock
  • Enjoy friendly sea lions
  • Walk along a green beach
  • Hike to see Galapagos doves
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
The Galapagos Islands are swarming with exotic and curious creatures that love to interact with visitors to the islands.This magical 8-day private cruise takes you and your private group of up to 16 guests to one of the most enchanting destinations on Earth! Indulge in the wide variety of flora and …
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Colorful Sally Lightfoot crab on volcanic rock
$10,450
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Beyond Darwin's Footsteps

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grace
  • Cruise around Kicker Rock
  • Enjoy friendly sea lions
  • Walk along a green beach
  • Hike to see Galapagos doves
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Close encounters with wildlife will make your journey a truly memorable one on this 8-day adventure. These islands are swarming with exotic and curious creatures that love to interact with visitors to the islands. Indulge in the wide variety of flora and fauna here as well as spectacular scenery on …
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Flamingo Lagoon
$2,638
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Eastern Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Koln
  • Explore Black Turtle Cove
  • Enjoy optional water activities
  • Discover more wildlife at Rabida
  • Marvel at pink flamingos
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Set sail on a 4-day cruise aboard the Koln, exploring the Northern Galapagos Islands. Fly to Baltra, where the guide awaits. Board the yacht after a short bus ride to the pier. Enjoy an orientation with a light snack. Discover Black Turtle Cove's mangroves and spot sharks, turtles, and rays. …
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Enjoy a blissful snorkeling trip.
$2,137
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Central Islands I

4 Day Itinerary aboard Fragata
  • Observe giant tortoises
  • Practice ornithology in Isabela
  • Enjoy the landscape of Rabida
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Black Turtle Cove
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Venture to the islands of Isabela, Santa Cruz, Rabida and more on this exciting 4-day Galapagos small ship cruise. ​Enjoy different activities like snokeling, kayaking, swim with stingrays, hike in red beach and volcanic land, see unique animals (gigant turtles, penguins, bobbies and iguanas).
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Sleepy sea lion on a log
$4,545
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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Natural Paradise
  • Explore Kicker Rock
  • Interact with Galapagos sea lions
  • Hike in the volcanic Sullivan Bay
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
This 5-day adventure to the Southern Islands provides a unique way to observe the vast wildlife and stunning landscapes of the Galapagos. Snorkel with sharks, turtles, and manta rays on San Cristobal Island; hike through North Seymour looking for blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds. Explore …
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Natural Paradise Lounge
$67,450
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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Natural Paradise

5 Day Itinerary aboard Natural Paradise
  • Explore Kicker Rock
  • Interact with Galapagos sea lions
  • Hike in the volcanic Sullivan Bay
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
This 5-day adventure to the Southern Islands provides a unique way to observe the vast wildlife and stunning landscapes of the Galapagos. Snorkel with sharks, turtles, and manta rays on San Cristobal Island; hike through North Seymour looking for blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds. Explore …
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Kicker Rock at sunset in the Galapagos
$6,190
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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic
  • Swim & Kayak at San Cristobal
  • Discover Kicker Rock
  • Visit the Fausto L. Breeding Center
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Words cannot describe the experience of a Galapagos cruise. Trace the remarkable origins of the species as you discover a land that time forgot. Swim with a large colony of sea lions at Isla Lobos, explore two sites on spectacular Española island, observe Nazca Boobies, Blue-footed Boobies, …
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Elizabeth Bay, Isabela Island, Galapagos, Sea Lion
$2,670
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Central Islands II

5 Day Itinerary aboard Fragata
  • Relax on Tortuga Bay
  • Visit history places
  • Hike to Dragon Hill
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Take a 5-day cruise through the central islands of the Galapagos, aboard the charming and comfortable Fragata. Spend your days exploring the enchanted archipelago, encountering Galapagos giant turtles, sea lions, sea turtles, marine iguanas, rays and much more! Visit some of the most popular …
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Galapagos Legend
$149,477
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Private Charter - Southeast Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Visit beautiful coral sand beaches
  • Snorkel among green sea turtles
  • Admire different kinds of birds
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Enjoy the highlights of San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, and Santa Cruz islands on this incredible 5-day cruise adventure. There is an endless list of activities to make this an unforgettable trip including snorkeling, roaming volcanic landscapes, and observing the riveting native …
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On our way for another excursion
$92,390
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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard M/C Galapagos Endemic

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic
  • Enjoy Kicker Rock's wildlife
  • Visit the Fausto L. Breeding Center
  • Swim & Kayak at San Cristobal
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Spend five days sailing across the Southern Galapagos Islands onboard the luxury catamaran M/C Endemic, discovering biodiverse landscapes and exciting snorkeling dives off the coast. Trace the remarkable origins of the species as you discover a land that time forgot. Hike Dragon Hill, admiring a …
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Pinnacle rock in Bartolome
$7,145
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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Natural Paradise
  • Snorkel at Bartholomew Island
  • Visit volcanic Rabida Island
  • Relax on Darwin Bay's white beaches
  • View Galapagos hawks & lava lizards
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Board the Natural Paradise for this complete 8-day Eastern Islands Galapagos cruise. Explore some of the most stunning locations and experience incredible close-up encounters with vast wildlife. Enjoy a dinghy ride at Kicker Rock, encounter Galapagos sea lions, blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds …
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A male frigatebird rests in the trees of the Galapagos
$17,198
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Galapagos Islands Expedition Cruise: Iconic Wildlife & Sublime Scenery

7 Day Itinerary aboard Santa Cruz II
  • Walk across Dragon Hill
  • Explore Champion Islet
  • Snorkel along Punta Vicente Roca
  • Visit the Darwin Research Station
Starts / Ends:
Quito / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Land & Sea Exploration, Snorkeling, Urban Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Spend 5 incredible days exploring the Galapagos Islands and its human history and stunning wildlife. Sail towards Dragon Hill on Santa Cruz Island for an interesting hike through palo santo forests full of famed land iguanas. Cruise around the seahorse-shaped Isabela Island to two great visitor …
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Sea lion coming in from a swim
$17,198
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Galápagos Islands Nature and Wildlife Expedition Cruise

7 Day Itinerary aboard Santa Cruz II
  • See the iconic Galapagos tortoises
  • Visit famous Pinnacle rock
  • Cruise to Buccaneer Cove
Starts / Ends:
Quito / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Land & Sea Exploration, Snorkeling, Urban Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
On this voyage, you will explore fascinating sites on Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cove, home to a number of marine birds, sea lions, and inter-tidal organisms, and Puerto Egas, with its great walk-along pools, snorkeling and swimming. The next day you will visit the red-sand beach of Rabida Island, …
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Adventure Life has been great throughout my planning process for our up and coming Galapagos cruise. Kevin Moore, in particular, was very helpful in assisting me in making choices and providing me with options. He was also very patient, as I worked through figuring out what I really wanted in this vacation.
Lucy Greenway
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Adventure Life was a pleasure to work with. They helped us find different options for our charter and answered a lot of questions with patience and clarity.
Brooke Hopper
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Excellent service, great hotels and well organized excursions with expert guides! Highly recommended!
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Clara Tort has been our Travel Advisor for Buenos Aires, then for Iguazu, then for Mendoza and Aconcagua Trekking, and then for Patagonia and Fitz Roy trekking. She has navigated with us through our travels, and now we are coming back for more- onto Machu Pichu and Peru.
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Mary Curry made the experience wonderful for the second time. She is the reason we returned to Adventure Life to book our second cruise on WindStar. She is tireless, well informed, pleasant to work with and totally reliable. If you offer employees bonuses, give her one! there who answered to phone to help us book shore excursions were also very good and easy to work with - and we demand rather an lot of help.
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